Neon Green Chrome
Black French Manicure — Minimalist Nail Art Tutorial

Elevate your short square nails with neon green chrome tips, crisp black French framing, and a sleek minimalist vertical line design.

Steps

1. 1Draw French tip outline and framing lines

   

   Using a fine liner brush and black gel, carefully draw the French tip outline along the free edge and add vertical framing lines extending down from the cuticle area. Take your time to keep the lines crisp, thin, and symmetrical across the short nail bed.

   Tip: Stabilize your hand by resting your pinky finger against your clients hand for better control when drawing fine lines.
2. 2Fill in black tip and refine lines

   

   Fill in the solid black areas of the French tip and use the fine liner brush to straighten and refine the vertical line extending from the cuticle area. Ensure the edges are clean and well-defined before moving on to color accents.

   Tip: Wipe your brush clean on a lint-free pad dampened with alcohol if you need to sharpen any fuzzy edges.
3. 3Apply neon green accent color

   

   Using a fine brush, apply neon green gel polish to fill in the designated accent sections within the black framed nail art design. Keep the color contained neatly inside the black borders for a vibrant, graphic look.

   Tip: Apply neon colors in thin layers and cure between coats if needed to prevent the pigment from wrinkling.
4. 4Cure the nail design

   

   Place the hand on the sparkly silver mat and cure the completed nail art design under the UV or LED lamp to harden the gel polish and set the details firmly in place.

   Tip: Ensure the hand is positioned correctly under the lamp light source to cure all fingers evenly.

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